Tropicana’s Lifestyle & Experiences App T360 Celebrates Three Massive Milestones

Tropicana Corporation Berhad has introduced T360, its lifestyle and experiences platform designed to offer seamless connectivity and rewarding everyday experiences for its homebuyers and members. Marking a significant triple milestone, T360 unveiled its newly enhanced app at its first-ever T360 Member Rewards & Privileges event and celebrated the launch of 28 strategic partnerships.

“Since its launch in 2022, T360 has grown into a thriving digital ecosystem with over 50,000 members benefiting from a wide range of integrated conveniences, from property management to curated lifestyle offerings,” said Dennis Ng, Group Chief Executive Officer of Tropicana. “Guided by our OneTropicana vision of Connecting Communities and Forging Futures, this inaugural Member Rewards & Privileges event reflects our continued commitment to community building and digital transformation – bringing together enhanced technology, meaningful connections, and engagement. Through T360, we aim to deliver greater value, seamless accessibility, and elevated lifestyles for our Tropicana homeowners, members, and communities.”

“At Tropicana, we continue to strengthen our ecosystem through two key value-added segments, T Journey, our wholly owned hospitality management and services subsidiary, and T360, our lifestyle and experiences platform,” Ixora Ang, Managing Director, Marketing & Sales, and Business Development of Tropicana shared. “This strategic direction reflects our commitment to delivering long-term value to our property purchasers, extending greater value beyond property ownership, and cultivating a more holistic and connected lifestyle for our communities. Aligned at the Group level, T360 comes after the introduction of T Journey just a few months ago. These initiatives address a clear market gap by providing hospitality and lifestyle offerings to our market segment, such as homebuyers, investors, members, business partners, and leisure travelers.”

“Building on this momentum, the T360 Member Rewards & Privileges event offered a unique opportunity for members to experience the full value of the T360 ecosystem in a dynamic, real-world setting. As our first-ever event, this one-of-a-kind showcase marks the unveiling of the enhanced app alongside the activation of 28 strategic partnerships in a comfortable environment.”

“More than just a rewards platform, T360 transforms digital points into tangible experiences, enabling real-time engagement with merchants, seamless redemption opportunities, and memorable lifestyle moments. This event was made possible by the strong support of our partners, merchants, and our dedicated T360 team. With these enhancements, users can look forward to a more rewarding and seamless loyalty journey, as we continue to evolve T360 into a next-generation smart digital ecosystem with exciting new features and offerings in its next phase,” she added.

Held at the Grand Ballroom of Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, the 2-day event showcased over 56 premium brands, more than 200 exclusive offers, and RM12,000 in prizes, specially curated for Tropicana homeowners, golf members, and loyalty programme members. 

T360’s exclusive rewards and privileges are available until 10th May, 2026. Download T360 here to start enjoying the rewards.

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1 Week To Go: KOTA BACA 2026 Returns To Dataran Merdeka

We’re just days away from the launch of #KOTABACA2026! Spearheaded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), this national literacy event aims to strengten the reawill take place from 23rd to 26th April 2026 at Dataran Merdeka

In just a few days, Malaysia will witness the launch of KOTA BACA 2026, a national literacy event taking place from 23rd to 26th April 2026 in conjunction with World Book and Copyright Day. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and implemented by Perbadanan Kota Buku, this initiative aims to strengthen the reading culture among Malaysians.

KOTA BACA 2026 is designed to institutionalise reading as a social norm, in line with the Malaysia MADANI aspiration of building a knowledgeable, ethical, and highly skilled society. The initiative also supports the National Reading Decade (2021–2030), with a focus on cultivating reading as a foundation for human capital development and a knowledge-based economy.

YB Fadhlina Sidek, Minister of Education, will officiate the national-level World Book and Copyright Day celebration on 23 April 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Library, marking the official launch of KOTA BACA 2026. The programme will adopt a hybrid approach, including digital participation and a nationwide 10-minute simultaneous reading session. During the same event, YB Fadhlina will also launch the Malaysia Reading Map dashboard, which showcases data on reading habits and book purchases nationwide, serving as a key reference for monitoring the country’s reading culture.

The physical event will take place at Dataran Merdeka from 24th to 26th April 2026, featuring a wide range of programmes from 7am to 10pm daily. The event brings together literacy activities, community engagement, the book industry, private sector players, and agencies within an inclusive and high-impact ecosystem. Key highlights include a special Friday sermon on the importance of reading across mosques in the Federal Territories on 24th April (Friday), BukaBuku by Keretapi Sarong on the evening of 25th April (Saturday), the Pidato Negarawan on the night of 25th April, and the 5KM Book Character Run on the morning of 26th April (Sunday).

Largest Book Exchange Gathering in Southeast Asia

The public is encouraged to attend on the night of 25th April to participate in the Largest Book Exchange Gathering in Southeast Asia by bringing books to exchange with other visitors. Special stickers will be provided by volunteers, and participants are encouraged to gather by book genres under designated giant balloons to facilitate an organised and interactive exchange session.

Throughout the event, visitors can explore over 100 retail and exhibition booths, participate in a nationwide “Kelah Buku” activity, join live Book Review Podcasts, and meet authors, writers, and illustrators. Additional attractions include Mrs. Baca Malaysia, Kopi & Buku Café, Kota Baca Passport, and various community programmes for all. The programme will also feature KOTA BACA icons such as National Laureate Datuk Seri A. Samad Said, alongside writers and personalities including ZRA, Hafizul Faiz, Hilal Asyraf, and Lavina Jacinta (Mrs. Malaysia World 2025), who actively promote reading culture.

Also featured is the AI Smart Hub, offering insights into artificial intelligence in the book industry through sessions by Google and AI expert Nadio Granata. This reflects a collaborative effort between the government, industry, and community in advancing the national literacy agenda. The event also emphasises the importance of nurturing new readers consistently across society. KOTA BACA not only promotes reading as an individual activity but transforms it into an engaging, relevant, and impactful experience in today’s digital world.

Chief Executive Officer of Perbadanan Kota Buku, Adibah Omar, said, “KOTA BACA 2026 is a collective national effort to elevate reading as the foundation of a knowledgeable society. Our main focus is to continuously cultivate new readers across all segments of society.” She added, “With the support of the Ministry of Education and the involvement of various stakeholders, we are building a sustainable and inclusive reading ecosystem in line with the Malaysia MADANI aspiration.”

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All Malaysians are invited to Dataran Merdeka from 24th to 26th April 2026 to experience the vibrancy of KOTA BACA 2026 from morning to night, in line with the spirit, “In This City, Everyone Reads.” In addition to the various activities, visitors can enjoy exclusive book deals on the Book Capital platform (mall.bookcapital.com.my), including daily free shipping (capped at RM10 per transaction). Attractive promotions will also be available on TikTok Shop throughout the event.

KOTA BACA is not just an annual event—it is an ongoing effort to position Malaysia as a reading nation by 2030, with a new generation of readers as the foundation of the country’s future strength. For more information, visit Kota Buku’s official social media pages.

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(Video) Song Jihyo Shocked Fans After Sharing A Look At Her “Wedding Invitation”

Given how private some celebrities can be with their relationship, it can be surprising when they suddenly announce their marriage. Recently, South Korean actress Song Jihyo (송지효) shocked fans when she shared a look at her “wedding invitation”.

On 16th April 2026, Song Jihyo uploaded a new video to her YouTube channel where she invited her friend, Chef David Lee, for a home-cooked meal. As the pair sat down to eat, the actress asked David and the staff to look at their phones because she had something to share with them. Upon receiving the message, David expressed surprise.

SOURCE: YOUTUBE (송지효 JIHYO SSONG)

SOURCE: YOUTUBE (송지효 JIHYO SSONG)

As it turned out, Song Jihyo had sent out an image of a wedding invitation with her name. According to the image shown, the alleged wedding is between the actress, whose real name is Cheon Su-yeon (천수연), and a man named Park Jin-woo. The invitation also included the event date, 30th May 2026, and the venue, The Shilla Hotel in Seoul.

David would continue to question the legitimacy of the invitation, even asking if he should call the hotel to check. However, when the chef pointed out the absence of a map, typically included in wedding invitations, Song Jihyo admitted that the whole thing was an April Fool’s Day prank. The video filming took place on 1st April, so the actress planned the prank to fool her friend.

Additionally, Song Jihyo revealed that her “home-cooked” meal was also an April Fool’s prank because it was actually a packaged meal kit. Upon learning that he was fooled twice, David burst out laughing. Thankfully, he got his revenge and pranked the actress in return by lying to her about how he shouldn’t receive shocking news because he recently had surgery.

SOURCE: YOUTUBE (송지효 JIHYO SSONG)

David then cheekily suggested to Song Jihyo to send the invitation to his wife, Rosa. The end credits revealed Rosa’s response, thanking the actress for inviting her to her special day. After seeing how they fooled another person with the fake wedding invitation, the two friends started cackling.

Fans were also initially shocked by the invite, even congratulating the “Running Man” star. Despite knowing that the invite is fake, many fans say they’ll genuinely be happy for Song Jihyo when she does eventually want to tie the knot.

Sources: Chosun, YouTube

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Sime Darby Property Expands Industrial Footprint With Elmina Business Park 2

Expanding its industrial footprint across the Northern lang Valley, Sime Darby Property Berhad has launched Elmina Business Park 2 in January this year as part of its expansion into Rawang, following the success of Elmina Business Park. Comprising industrial lots and ready-built factories, its maiden launch of Phases 1A and 1B, offering a total of 19 freehold industrial land lots, has received a favourable response, with an estimated take-up of 70%.

Located just 2km north of Elmina Business Park, Elmina Business Park 2 spans across 600 acres with a total GDV of RM1.72 billion and consists of 72 units of semi-detached factories and industrial lots ranging from 2 to 4 acres, offering built-to-suit and built-to-lease options. The development benefits from direct access via the dedicated Lagong interchange from the Guthrie Corridor, providing strong connectivity to the North-South Expressway and LATAR, both located approximately 2km from the GCE exit. In addition, Elmina Business Park 2 also boasts multi-modal connectivity with Kuang KTM within 2km, two future ECRL stations – Serendah and Puncak Alam within a 20km drive, and Subang Airport within 25km.

“The intention of Elmina Business Park was to revolutionise industrial townships, and we continue to focus on creating a thriving ecosystem where businesses can grow and prosper,” said Sime Darby Property’s Chief Operating Officer – Township Development, Appollo Leong. “With Elmina Business Park 2 in Rawang, we are delivering the same world-class standards and freehold advantage in a strategically located, high-growth corridor. The limited units remaining present a timely opportunity for businesses to secure land in a development that supports long-term growth, operational efficiency and workforce wellbeing.”

Elmina Business Park is recognised as Klang Valley’s largest freehold industrial business park, masterplanned across 1,500 acres to integrate business functionality with sustainability-focused design. The park is equipped with comprehensive infrastructure and world-class facilities, including a proposed business support centre, staff accommodation facilities, commercial centres, and over 110 acres of parklands to promote employee rejuvenation and wellbeing.

Previous milestones of Elmina Business Park include the 100% take-up of The Signature Collection Twin Factories and being the first business park to house Google’s first hyperscale data centre, scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2026. These achievements highlight the strong market demand and continued confidence from local and multinational businesses operating in the park.

For more information on Elmina Business Park 2, visit Sime Darby Property’s official website.

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“Coyote vs ACME” Gets Theatrical Release Date; Takes Jab At WB For Previous Cancellation

If you’re a “Looney Tunes” fan, you’ll know the story behind “Coyote vs ACME” and its struggle for a release date. After years of uncertainty, the animated film is finally coming to theatres later this year.

On 15th April 2026 (Wednesday), “Coyote vs ACME” opened its official social media accounts before sharing the long-awaited announcement of the film’s theatrical release date. According to the official poster, the movie will be released globally on 28th August 2026 (Friday). The film follows Wile E. Coyote as he teams up with attorney Kevin Avery to sue ACME for allegedly selling him faulty products that resulted in his many failed attempts to hunt the Road Runner.

SOURCE: TWITTER (@ToonHive)

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The movie stars Will Forte, John Cena and Lana Connor, with story by Samy Burch, James Gunn and Jeremy Slater, and Dave Green as director. Notably, “Coyote vs ACME” have been in development for over a decade, with production mostly complete by early 2023. However, Warner Bros. infamously shelved the film in late 2023 to obtain a tax write-off following its merger with Discovery.

Understandably, fans criticised the move, prompting the media conglomerate to reverse its decision and allow the filmmakers to seek other distributors. Ketchup Entertainment ultimately acquired the rights to the film in March 2025 for US$50 million (approximately RM198 million), beating Netflix, Amazon and Paramount. Ketchup Entertainment also has distribution rights to Warner Bros. Animation’s “The Day The Earth Blew Up”.

SOURCE: TWITTER (@ToonHive)

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Funnily enough, the team behind “Coyote vs ACME” also poked fun at Warner Bros. Discovery with their first teaser. In the video, Wile E. Coyote holds his iconic picket signs to say “Happy Tax Day” and “Check your write-offs”, an obvious dig at the studio’s previous decision to shelve the movie. The teaser also announced that the film’s official trailer will be released next week.

Given how long it took for the movie to confirm a release date, it’s no surprise that fans are excited to see the movie in theatres. The movie will also premiere in Malaysia at Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) locations.

Sources: Twitter, ScreenRant

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CURE Bali Opens At Regent Bali Canggu, Bringing A New Expression Of Modern European-Asian Seaside Dining

Set within the newly-launched Regent Bali Canggu, CURE Bali is now open. Created by Michelin-starred chef Andrew Walsh, the restaurant introduces a dining experience where modern European technique meets the depth and vibrancy of Asian flavours, shaped by Bali’s coastal setting and warm hospitality.

“CURE has always been about the balance between heritage and discovery,” says Andrew Walsh, Concept Founder of CURE. “Opening in Bali felt like a natural evolution. The island carries an incredible energy, a deep culture of hospitality, and extraordinary produce. CURE Bali reflects that spirit – modern European technique expressed through Asian flavours, while embracing the warmth and generosity that defines Bali.”

A Culinary Dialogue Between Europe and Asia

At the centre of the experience is CURE Dining Room, an intimate seaside restaurant where menus are guided by European culinary technique and layered with Asian influences. Exceptional seafood, premium meats, and seasonal produce allows flavours to unfold through texture, balance, and restraint. Many dishes explore curing techniques that deepen flavour while maintaining freshness, presented through a sharing-style menu designed to encourage connection and discovery at the table.

Among the highlights is the Giant River Prawn, a dish that bridges French culinary tradition with Southeast Asian vibrancy. Charcoal-grilled prawn is paired with tom yum and a delicate prawn dumpling, finished with a rich bisque infused with butter and aromatic herbs. Another signature, Hokkaido Scallop, draws inspiration from mangut, the traditional Yogyakarta stew known for its smoky coconut broth. Here, the flavours are reinterpreted through a lighter composition of thinly sliced scallops, compressed watermelon, and spiced coconut broth finished with burnt scallion oil.

Bar Nua Presents a Ritual of Cocktails by the Sea

Complementing the dining room is a seaside bar named Bar Nua. Derived from “Nua”, the Irish word for “new”, the bar revisits classic cocktail structures through modern culinary techniques, Asian influences, and locally sourced ingredients. From sunset aperitifs to late-night conversations, the experience unfolds with ease against the backdrop of the sea, offering a relaxed counterpoint to the dining room.

Inside CURE Bali, the design remains understated and refined. The restaurant features clean lines, curated lighting, and subtle references to Nordic coastal vegetation. Tables are intentionally minimal, with focused lighting that draws attention to the food, wine, and conversation, allowing the table itself to become the centre of the experience.

Open Tuesday to Saturday evenings, the restaurant invites guests to slow down, savour, and engage with food in a way that reflects both craftsmanship and connection.

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WOODZ Concert, Ultimate Showdown Show & More: What To Do In The Klang Valley This Weekend!

It’s a new weekend in the Klang Valley, which means a whole new list of exciting events to look forward to! If you’re looking for something fun to fill your weekend agenda, here’s our list of events – curated just for you!

This week, we have many exciting concerts lined up for you, including a concert from K-Pop sensation WOODZ, a live variety show featuring Hong Kong and homegrown stars, a special performance from the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, and a mini K-Pop showcase featuring local acts.

2026 WOODZ WORLD TOUR ‘Archive. 1’ in KUALA LUMPUR

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• Date: 18th April 2026 (Saturday)
• Venue: Zepp Kuala Lumpur
• Get tickets here

爆笑星斗善 Ultimate Showdown

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• Date: 19th April 2026 (Sunday)
• Venue: Idea Live Arena
• Get tickets here

 

MPO & TSO Present: Bruckner’s Fourth and Organ Masterpieces

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• Date: 18th April 2026 (Saturday)
• Venue: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
• Get tickets here

 

K-VERSE: THE IDOL STAGE Mini Concert

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• Date: 19th April 2026 (Sunday)
• Venue: Sungei Wang Plaza
• Entry is free

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